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Relate is a household name and the UK’s best-known provider of specialist relationship counselling services. We’ve been helping families, individuals, couples and children since 1946 and have developed a passion for supporting people as they navigate the ups and downs of relationships at home, work and in the community. We are in a period of growth driven by increasing demand for our services. To power that growth, we need additional revenue streams from enterprises, EAP vendors, benevolent funds and philanthropic sources.
This is where you can make a difference to us. As our Commercial Business Development Manager, you’ll be in a newly created hands-on role at the forefront of nurturing and closing new business opportunities. You’ll be developing strategic partnerships, increasing revenue streams and contributing to our growth plans as a member of the Relate Senior Management Team.
Reporting to our National Partnerships Director, you’ll find us enthusiastic, open, willing to help and above all passionate about the difference we make to people’s lives every single day.
Key Responsibilities
- First and foremost, this is a sales role. So, we’ll need you to demonstrate a track-record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
- You’ll be able to demonstrate an ability to work autonomously without intensive supervision.
- You’ll be able to demonstrate the ability to define and action a go-to-market plan.
- Naturally, we expect first-class demonstrable sales-skills including the ability to:
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities including new markets, customers, partnerships, products, and services.
- Develop a pipeline of qualified prospects.
- Negotiate and close deals with a seven-figure value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners, ensuring their needs are met andexceeded.
- Provide detailed reports on business development activities, including market analysis, sales forecasts, and revenue projections
- Collaborate with the National Partnerships Director, Service Delivery Director, National Contracts Manager, Digital Services Manager, and other key colleagues to ensure the smooth implementation of new contracts.
- Deputise for the National Partnerships Director at Executive Leadership meetings
- Represent Relate at a range of events to promote the brand and the service offer.
- Contribute to annual budget and strategic planning cycles.
- Stay abreast of industry changes and competitive landscape to adjust strategies accordingly.
Education and Training
- Experience and formal training in a recognised Sales Methodology e.g. MEDDPICC, SPIN, Sandler
- BA Hons (desirable)
Demonstrable Experience and Knowledge
- Substantial proven experience in business development, b2b sales, or a similar role, in the service and/or not for profit sector
- Track record of securing seven-figure contracts.
- Strong understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
- Proven experience of cultivating and sustaining strong partner relationships in a range of settings.
- Understanding of market drivers in the EAP/staff benefits sector.
- Strong track record of achieving or exceeding income targets.
Abilities and Skills
- Proven communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to the audience to achieve the optimum outcome.
- Ability to think strategically and analytically, with a problem-solving mindset.
- Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to develop comprehensive budgets and business plans
- Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to see and capitalise on opportunities.
- Ability to work independently, with a self-motivated, results-driven approach.
- Able to travel as required with occasional overnight stays.
Personal Qualities
- Driven
- Professional
- Collaborative
- Client led/Person centred.
- Resilient
Terms of Appointment
- Permanent position
- Full time, 35 hours per week (some evening/weekend work may be required)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 3 days over Christmas period
- c£55,000 oer annum salary
We’re a small but ambitious arts charity on an exciting journey. We are transforming a half-acre industrial heritage site - New River Head Clerkenwell - into the national centre for illustration and a home for Quentin Blake’s archive.
We’re seeking a brilliant person - or people - to join the team as Development Co-ordinator as we begin the next phase of our campaign to establish the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. The successful applicant will be work closely with our Head of Development and Philanthropy Manager to develop and deepen the relationships which will close out our capital campaign and support us to open in 2025.
Quentin Blake Centre champions art that is dynamic and diverse; we want our team to reflect that. In recognition of underrepresentation in our staff team, we will be offering guaranteed interviews to D/deaf and disabled applicants and applicants of African, Caribbean, Central Asian, East Asian, South Asian, South East Asian, West Asian and Latinx heritage whose applications demonstrate that they meet the shortlisting criteria listed in the Development Co-ordinator Job Pack.
Please download the Job Pack from our website for more details on the role, what we are looking for and how to apply. If you have any queries, please email us - contact details can be found on our website and within the Job Pack.
We are registered as a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that need to be met to support you to make an application or participate in the interview process.
An online information evening for this role will take place on Monday 25th March from 5:30pm – 6:30pm GMT. This is an opportunity to meet our team, find out more about our work and ask questions about the role. If you would like to attend, please email us and ask us for joining details.
Apply by Wednesday 10th April at 12:00PM (noon) BST
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working hours - 22.5hours per week. This is a job share. The job share working days will either need to be Friday, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, Friday, Monday.
The Head of South England & Wales is responsible for leading our vision to end the need for food banks in South England & Wales. This role will lead our team of Network Leads and Area Managers as they empower every food bank to orientate their work towards ending the need for their services through the provision of bespoke support, enabling them to reduce the numbers of people requiring emergency food. This role will work with key national partners in South England and Wales to support our network to tackle the underlying drivers of poverty.
Role responsibilities
· Responsible, as a member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team for leading the delivery of the Trussell Trust strategy for ending the need for food banks in South England and Wales, working to embed the Changing Communities, Changing Minds and Changing Policy programmes across the network.
· Lead the Area team in South England and Wales to ensure the safe and effective operations of the food bank network, in partnership Trussell Trust’s People Directorate.
· Oversee the investment in and upskilling of our Area team to ensure they have the capacity, skills and resources required to deliver the five-year strategy and support to food banks.
· Drive the delivery of the baseline service for food banks across South England and Wales, ensuring tools, resources, services and systems are fit for purpose and tailored to local contexts.
· Oversee the effective roll-out of strategic projects, partnerships and resources to food banks across South England and Wales, in collaboration with other Directorates, that help to reduce the need for food banks and tackle the underlying drivers of poverty.
· Work with the Strategy & Impact team and Policy, External Affairs & Research teams to ensure effective cross-departmental working on network facing policy and research opportunities, church engagement, external partnerships and impact reporting.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Leading complex delivery programmes nationally and locally,
· Expertise of significantly growing services and programmes; leading, motivating and inspiring teams; leading culture change.
· An effective communicator, verbally and in writing. Diplomatic and with the interpersonal skills required by the role.
· Manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.
· Ensure that due regard is given to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within all objectives that report into this department.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust.
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-performing organisation, combining problem-solving with collaborative interpersonal skills.
· Effective communication skills; diplomatic; effectively builds rapport with individuals and groups; presents information accessibly and in a format appropriate to the audience.
· Role model inclusive behaviour and leadership.
Key Stakeholders
· Director of Operations
· Operations Leadership Team
· Head of Pathfinding
· Head of Financial Inclusion
· Head of Strategic Communications
· Head of Brand and Marketing,
· Head of Audience Insight and Engagement,
· Head of Supporter Retention and Development
· Head of Strategic Church Engagement
· Head of Strategic Development and Head of Evidence and Impact
· Head of Policy and Research
· Network Leads and Area Managers
· Head of Safeguarding and Quality
· Head of Volunteering
· Food Bank Network
Our Values
The Trussell Trust is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles.
Our values of dignity, justice, compassion and community, are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued. We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.
We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust (RGHT) manages the important historic buildings and community assets for the Royal Borough of Greenwich. These include Charlton House and Gardens, the Archive and Museum Collections, Tudor Barn, and various memorials across the Borough. Our mission is to help people discover and enjoy the history and heritage stories of the Royal Borough of Greenwich; to conserve these heritage assets and ensure that they are shared with as many people as possible. Our regular activities include tours, events, venue hire, weddings, education programmes, exhibitions, and an archive service, working with partners and volunteers to manage the assets in our care.
The Head of Marketing & Commercial has overall responsibility for the Trust’s marketing, room and site hire, and events. They ensure a continual public programme, commercial events and marketing efforts for year-round activities are in line with the vision and strategic plan, and that income targets are met, working in collaboration with the Finance and Programming Committee of the Board.
You will be responsible for:
1) The effective marketing and communication of all activities at the Trust.
2) Managing the hire of our rooms and grounds for events, weddings, celebrations and corporate use.
3) Overseeing the production and delivery of projects and programmes to highlight the assets in our care, leading to audience growth on site and meaningful engagement primarily across the Royal Borough.
4) Seeking potential funding for activities.
As part of our Leadership Team you will drive strategic change; identifying programme opportunities and growing our audiences using your understanding of audience data collection and evaluation. Experience leading a team and working with external suppliers and a diverse stakeholder community is essential as well as your ability to deliver events that generate commercial and philanthropic income. You will understand audiences commercially as well as from a cultural sector perspective.
We try to make our job descriptions as straightforward and accessible as possible. They’re not intended to set out every duty in detail, but to explain the key responsibilities so that you understand the nature of the job. How you go about doing it will be discussed and agreed between you and your manager on an ongoing basis.
All our team members are additionally expected to work to our Competency Framework. (Level 3)
Leadership and Management
1. Work as a key member of the Leadership Team, collaborating with and alongside colleagues to provide the strategic leadership required to ensure the Trust’s long-term commercial and public engagement programme.
2. To manage the Venue Sales Team to maximise income through sales of the rooms and grounds and development of events.
3. Provide guidance to the CEO and the Trustees, to ensure the Trust is delivering through its programme, public benefit via access, learning and conservation.
4. Contribute to, and support, the conception and development of new projects that will drive business development and income generation opportunities to deliver the Trust’s objectives.
5. To seek funding opportunities for projects.
6. Attend the Finance and Programming Committee of the Board.
7. Work closely with the Finance Manager to create and implement an annual budget.
8. To be responsible for the Marketing plan and its delivery across all aspects of the Trust’s activity.
Marketing and Communications
8. To oversee the management of the brand and act as brand guardian
9. To generate marketing and communications strategy
10. To deliver the marketing strategy: design, print, digital, research, communications
11. To create Marketing Assets: newsletters, social media posts, website content
12. To ensure RGHT is promoted effectively and efficiently, including monitoring impact of campaigns to ensure Return on Investment.
13. To generate audiences for Trust’s activities and widen the demographics.
Commercial: Hire and events programming
14. Manage the Venue Sales Manager and Bookings Co-ordinator to develop and deliver the Trust’s activities programme to generate maximum profit from hire of the estate for functions, filming, community use.
15. Trial and deliver new approaches to income generating activity and events.
16. Develop a paid for programme of activity that provides access to the heritage in our care to new audiences, including the development, implementation, monitoring, impact and overall success of the programme.
17. Ensure all programming delivers significant Return on Investment where external grant funding is not available, supporting the income generation targets of the Trust.
General
In addition to the specific duties above, all RGHT employees should be aware of their responsibilities towards the following:
1. To work as part of a small team and contribute to the overall aims and objectives of the Trust.
2. To champion and promote the values and behaviours set out in the Competency Framework and act as an ambassador for the Trust.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to on-going learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role and to improve performance against the Competency Framework.
4. To work flexibly in response to changing organisational needs and be willing to undertake any other duty in line with the level of the job as may be required the Trust.
5. To operate in accordance with RGHT’s values, policies and procedures, including but not limited to, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Equality and Diversity and Child Protection.
Interviews will be held W.C 8th April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the Marketing & Development Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our online visibility, fostering partner & stakeholder engagement and support fundraising activites to make exciting projects possible.
This role offers the exciting opportuinty to take on key responsibilities including management of, and content creation for, social media, website and enewsletters and scope to use your creativity, analytical skills and marketing expertise to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.
The role
You will work closely with the Head of Marketing (HoM) and Head of Development (HoD) to implement the marketing and fundraising strategy, raising awareness of the charity’s work.
Producing engaging content and copy for our website, enewsletter and social media channels, you will be key in building, developing and managing relationships with trusts and foundations, our partners and corporate sponsors.
With a focus on content marketing three days per week, and fundraising support 2 days per week, this position offers the perfect balance for someone who can champion excellent communication and grow engagement across our marketing and fundraising activity.
Go to our website for full details and to apply.
The application deadline is Sunday 7th April at 23:59
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract length: Permanent
Location: London
Hours per week: 35
Salary: up to £40k pa dependant on experience
Closing date for applications: We will interview on a rolling basis; interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. We reserve the right to end the vacancy prior to the closing date.
First interview date: First interviews are held over Microsoft Teams on a rolling basis
Second interview date: Candidates successful at first interview will be invited to visit Mayhew for a formal in-person interview
Are you looking for a different sort of role? One where you can positively impact the welfare of dogs, cats and their owners?
Mayhew is a unique organisation. Our passionate and diverse team of around 80 staff and 150 volunteers provides expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community, and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need, in London and abroad. Currently the need for our services is greater than ever so we are looking to recruit an Head RVN with an interest in shelter and charity medicine.
We have had a community vet clinic on site at our historic Northwest London shelter since 1925. For nearly 100 years, our London clinic has delivered many tens of thousands of treatments to dogs and cats. Through our modern, well equipped veterinary clinic we provide a range of preventative veterinary treatments free of charge, and without judgment, to those who are unable to afford it. We also carry out a wide range of surgeries and treatments in order to prepare the Mayhew animals in our care for rehoming.
Our clinic is RCVS accredited and we are a training centre for veterinary students at the University of Surrey. More information about us can be found on our website.
Our Clinic operates 7-days per week and open to the public Monday to Saturday. Our Head RVN works 35 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. From time to time to we require extra cover on weekends and bank holidays, and out of office hours in the event of an emergency. A share of the extremely quiet, on-call rota is required, this averages about five nights a month which is paid as overtime,
We are a caring and supportive team which when fully staffed will include 3/4 vets, 3/4 nurses, and a clinic receptionist, we are also supported by the lovely animal care team and our volunteers who regularly help us out in the clinic giving our nurses more time to be nurses!
We are looking for a Head Nurse who is a qualified RVN with 5 years + PQE, ideally experienced in shelter medicine, who shares our compassion and commitment for animal welfare. The Head Nurse will bring inspirational, progressive and collaborative leadership to our team of nurses, animal carers and clinic receptionist.
Generally, you will:
- Be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of the clinic
- Support the Head of Clinic to enable us to grow our reach and deepen our impact on
- Manage and develop our team of nurses, animal carers and clinic receptionist.
To be successful in this role, you need:
- To be a listed member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons with at least 5 years+ post qualification experience
- Have a passion for animal welfare and improving the lives of dogs and cats who need us the most.
- Experience leading, line managing and developing a high performing team
- Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity that works in lower- and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes that reduce climate emissions, creating livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities. An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Communications to join the team. As Head of Communications, you will lead the charity’s internal and external communications. From strategy development through to execution, you will be interacting with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders from policymakers to press and media. This is a part time (1.5 days a week), permanent role, home based within the UK with limited travel for meetings in the UK.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have experience of managing complex communications projects involving multiple stakeholders and achieving measurable results. You will be able to both develop and execute a marketing and communications strategy which has buy-in from stakeholders and have experience of developing project timelines and delivering against key milestone.
You will be able to demonstrate strategic understanding of the charity’s needs, inspire team members, and possess the gravitas to influence stakeholders to support your vision. You will be skilled at developing high quality and engaging communications across a variety of media, including web and social channels. Knowledge of SEO and web metrics would be a bonus however this is not essential for the role. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable managing a communications budget and working with external agencies to support in the delivering of successful outcomes, whilst also being excited by the prospect of being hands-on and making a direct impact.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
Place of work: Any SMF office (Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle). We operate a hybrid model of work, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. Some travel, to other SMF offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected.
Contract and hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to part-time, compressed hours or other flexible working arrangements.
Permanent contract. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be given.
Benefits: 25 days holiday per year pro rata, plus bank holidays. 5% Employer contribution to pension following successful probation period, in line with auto-enrolment pension requirements.
Reports to: Chief Executive
Management responsibility: Currently managing a team of 9 with 3 direct reports
Salary Band: £56,000 - £59,000 plus £2,200 London weighting if applicable
Closing Date: 09:00am on Monday 8th April 2024.
About the Social Mobility Foundation
The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a national charity that aims to make a practical difference in social mobility. We want young people from all backgrounds to have fair access to high quality education, career opportunities and progression.
Our vision is a society where talent from all backgrounds is nurtured, harnessed and rewarded. We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities with and for ambitious young people who face structural barriers in education and work because of their socioeconomic background (where they grew up, went to school or the occupation of their parents or guardians).
We do this by:
- Directly supporting young people; we nurture the knowledge, confidence and networks of high-achieving young people through our programmes.
- Influencing employers; we influence employers to ensure people with potential can get in and get on in professional life.
- Advocating for social mobility; we campaign on structural social mobility issues and amplify the voices of young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
About the role
The SMF has just agreed a new three-year strategy with bold ambitions to develop our programmes to have more impact on more young people, and to increase our influence on the systemic barriers to social mobility. As our Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of our income generation strategy so that we can build the partnerships and secure the resources we need to meet these ambitions.
You will primarily be accountable for overseeing and developing our impressive portfolio of corporate funding relationships and partnerships, through which we deliver on our strategic priorities and generate most of our income – currently £3m annually. You will also lead the development of our other income streams including trusts and foundations, events, earned income, and pro bono partnerships.
As a valued member of the senior management team, you will work closely with the board, Chief Executive and senior leadership colleagues to shape and deliver our strategy and business plan and develop our charity and our people.
Commercially minded and experienced at building and stewarding strong, mutually beneficial partnerships, the successful candidate will be an inspiring leader who can empower their team to be creative, proactive and tenacious and leverage our networks of support. You will be passionate about providing access and opportunity for young people across the UK, capable of working at the very highest level, and excited by the personal professional growth this role and the organisation could offer you.
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience
- Experience in securing strategic funding partnerships, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, shaping compelling offers and proposals, pitching for new business, and building long term relationships
- Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing corporate partnerships and other funding relationships, ensuring effective account management and maximising opportunities for growth
- Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with different stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills, able to write and present compelling cases for support and create fundraising and marketing assets
- Effective planning and organisational skills with experience of managing and monitoring multiple projects
- Excellent numeracy skills, able to manage budgets, set and monitor team and individual income targets and KPIs, and present data clearly and concisely
- Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team of high performing staff with a willingness to build capability and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained
- Thinks and works collaboratively across the organisation, including as a key member of the senior management team
- Committed to the aims of the Social Mobility Foundation
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience of raising income from trusts and foundations, and/or major donors and individuals
- Experience of developing new products and services and shaping a commercial offer
- Understanding of employee volunteering programmes and volunteer recruitment
- Experience of working with young people
- Able to harness Salesforce CRM as a tool for partnership and income development
Main responsibilities
- Responsible for creating and implementing a robust income generation strategy to support and enable the achievement of the SMF's strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections
- Work collaboratively with SMT colleagues and across the charity to identify funding and partnership needs and opportunities, shape compelling cases for support and align our income generation strategy and offer to funders with our mission, targets and priorities
- Responsible for overseeing and stewarding SMF’s portfolio of corporate partnerships, setting and reporting on income targets, maximising existing partnerships and taking lead responsibility for stewardship of flagship relationships
- Responsible for developing a robust new business pipeline, setting targets, developing our offer and securing new partnerships (corporates, trusts and foundations and events).
- Responsible for developing the potential of other income streams including individual giving and philanthropy
- Lead a culture of excellent relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place across the charity and for all staff that interact or hold relationships with partners
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns to grow earned income through the Social Mobility Employer Index and develop related products and services for employers
- Oversee the development of and delivery of our volunteering offer including our award-winning student mentoring service, ensuringwe build mutually beneficial volunteering partnerships
- Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase the organisation’s network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner
- Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing
- Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture and modelling leadership behaviours
- Work with the CEO and fellow members of the SMT to shape the SMF’s strategic priorities, set the annual business plan and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply to our application portal Breathe by submitting the following information by 09:00am, on Monday 8th April 2024.
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience and skills. Please ensure a contact number is included.
- A short statement answering the question: ‘Tell us about a significant funding partnership which you were instrumental in securing or growing. How did you identify the opportunity, what skills did you use to secure it, and what were the outcomes and benefits?’ (800 words maximum)
Please note that generic applications, AI generated applications, and CV’s will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The International Music and Performing Arts Charitable Trust (IMPACT) Scotland is the charity responsible for the construction and operation of Dunard Centre, a new performance venue in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square.
We are currently recruiting for a Development Officer who will provide key support building, developing and managing relationships with trusts and foundations, individual supporters and corporate partnerships. This permanent, full-time role will suit a self-motivated, articulate individual with the ability to work confidently across multiple income lines.
The IMPACT Scotland team is expected to grow with the building, and the right candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a developing, dynamic organisation that is helping to shape Edinburgh’s cultural future.
To view the full job description and learn how to apply, please visit our website via the link posted above.
We are looking for a full time Fundraising Assistant to join our Supporter Development team where you’ll make a real difference to Dogs Trust’s supporters. You will be an integral part of the team, providing essential support across various fundraising products, including but not limited to supporter stewardship, cash appeals, and retail communications. This is a fantastic opportunity for an open-minded and enthusiastic individual who is keen to learn and grow within the Fundraising sector.
About this job:
As the Fundraising Assistant, you’ll:
- Communicate with internal dependency teams, external suppliers, rehoming centre staff and supporters to help with compilation of briefs for internal and external teams, research content collation and proofing copy and artwork.
- Brief internal and external teams on all campaign fulfilment requirements and aid in responding directly to supporter queries and complaints generated by the Supporter Retention & Loyalty team’s campaigns.
- Source suitable case studies and gather content for retention and loyalty activities, and act as the direct liaison for all rehoming centre staff.
- Regularly record and circulate fundraising reports.
- Act as the team’s internal communications champion to share learnings and successes with the wider organisation.
- Provide diary management and admin support to the Supporter Retention & Loyalty team.
About you:
You’ll have strong attention to detail, exceptional organisation skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and be a proven team player. You will be self-motivated and able to effectively prioritise a varied workload whilst managing competing deadlines.
About the team:
Dogs Trust is reliant on voluntary donations in order to continue its work. As a crucial part of this, the Supporter Development team is responsible for encouraging Dogs Trust’s supporter base to engage with the charity through a variety of channels and products.
What you need to know:
This role is hybrid, with a minimum requirement of at least two working days in our London head office.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping more than 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2023 – now 5 years in a row!
Working in a business partnering role with colleagues across the Dimensions group, the Business Development Manager (BDM) will lead on growth within the region(s) / subsidiaries they are affiliated with, and in support of other regions where required, in service of the Group growth plan. This roles focus would be in supporting our London and East Region.
The BDM is responsible for promoting Dimensions as a provider of choice for commissioners, individuals and families; and for fostering a culture of development, creating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
This role is home based, requiring you to live within the London & East Region, with some travel expected within the region. 1-2 days mainly Greater London and surrounding counties, as well as to group wide meetings in locations such as Birmingham or London.
Interviews will take place across the 22nd,23rd & 24th April via Microsoft teams.
About the role
Your main duties will include:
- Evaluate and prioritise Business Development (BD) opportunities within the framework of area, regional and Group growth plans, in line with Group strategy, in partnership with Operations Directors, Managing Directors, Head of BD, and wider BD team members.
- Have oversight of bids and tenders, taking responsibility for critical appraisal, including go/no go decisions; working in partnership with the Tender & Bids Team, BD Co-ordinators, Operations and Finance to deliver winning submissions that promote the Dimensions brand and differentiate us from our competitors.
- Ensure a focus on account management, with an overview of all regional partnerships, working with colleagues to deliver a coherent approach to partnership development and external relationship management.
- Carry out market intelligence, competitor analysis and horizon scanning to identify opportunities for growth, product development, pricing strategies, guide prioritisation and decision-making processes.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
- Experience of negotiating and developing effective partnership working relationships
- Able to network and build positive relations with customers and stakeholders
- Knowledge of social care commissioning and procurement systems and practices
- Understanding of how to stimulate the market and pre-engage commissioners
The rewards
- Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Qualification scheme
- Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
- Discounted health and dental cover
- Life Assurance
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
Apply now
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
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The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and believes in its power to enhance the effectiveness of our organisation. As we continue to grow and make an impact, we are seeking a Finance and Operations Lead to join our dedicated team at the Centre for Homelessness Impact. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular welcome to those with experiences related to homelessness.
IN A NUTSHELL:
This is a pivotal role at the intersection of finance, development, and operations, ensuring the seamless functioning of critical organisational aspects. The Finance and Operations Lead will be involved in aspects of the charity’s financial operations, support grant and other fundraising and development initiatives, and optimising operational efficiency.
WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT FOR THE CENTRE’S WORK?
The Centre for Homelessness Impact is in a transformative phase, and this role is crucial to sustaining and advancing our mission. Collaborating closely with the executive team, the Finance and Operations Lead will play a key role in financial management, development strategy, and operational effectiveness, contributing directly to the success of our initiatives.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN:
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Be the main point of contact for all finance and operational queries
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Support the Chief Operating Officer with the management of financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
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Manage the accounts payable function, credit card reconciliations and support effective cash management
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Support the Head of People and Development to implement strategies on Fundraising, income and generation and report on funding from various sources, including grants, donors, and partnerships.
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Manage day-to-day operations, including onboarding new staff, supporting the HR processes, and identifying areas for improvement.
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Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Development and People to align financial and development goals.
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Identify ways to enhance operational processes to support the growth of the organisation.
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Work closely with the executive team to provide financial insights and contribute to strategic decision-making.
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Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
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Work closely with the Head of Development & People to ensure all HR administration is covered promptly and efficiently - i.e: onboarding for newcomers, setting up laptops/ workstations; etc.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS:
Criteria:
- Proven experience in finance and operations in a charity/ Third sector (Essential)
- Experience in fundraising/development initiatives (Desirable)
- Is committed to the vision and mission of CHI (Essential)
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences (Essential)
- Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and an ability to work accurately, calmly and effectively (Essential)
- Good Excel skills with ability to create and manipulate pivot tables and use functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF. (Essential)
- Able to take a collaborative and proactive approach to operations, with a focus on continuous improvement. (Essential)
- Familiarity with financial regulations and a commitment to maintaining compliance. (Essential)
- A team player able to adapt to changes in workload and priorities (Essential)
- AAT qualification or equivalent (Desirable)
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:
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Both full and part-time considered.
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Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (pro rata if part-time), depending on experience.
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Location: hybrid, but the candidate woud need to be London based.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on addressing homelessness through evidence-led strategies. Apply now and be a crucial part of our dynamic team.
The closing date for this role is Tuesday, 9 April 2024. However, we reserve the right to close the application process at any moment, if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews to take place during the week commencing 15 April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location:
This role is primarily based in our Brent office with occasional travel to our Croydon and Kings Cross offices. However, our hybrid working model allows staff members to do some homeworking.
The Role
The Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of our youth development programme for young refugees and asylum seekers.
You will be focused on ensuring our programme activities achieve our outcomes, are in line with our strategy and identify areas for change and development under the direction of the Head of Services. An excellent communicator and skilled at working with partners, you will be key in the implementation and running of our weekly Youth Club and Advice and Support Hub working closely with the Youth Development Worker and having oversight of our weekly Young Women’s group and Skills Workshops.
Working with the Brent team, and wider Young Roots staff, you will play a key role in our youth participation and youth leadership work in Brent.
You will prioritise the participation of young people in all activities, ensuring excellent safeguarding by following our policy and protocols, and ensure that we collect excellent data for monitoring and evaluation and to aid our future planning. You will also assist with staff and volunteer recruitment and reporting to our funding partners.
We particularly value lived experience of the asylum system. If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network . Please email to request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application.
Job Description
To be responsible for coordinating, planning, and delivering our youthwork programme in Brent, ensuring you are focused on achieving our outcomes and impact for young refugees and asylum seekers – and working within our current strategy, youth development strategy and implementation plan. Our current youth work activities are:
· 1:1 youthwork
· Young Women’s’ Group
· Support and Advice Hub (including cricket and football)
· Youth Club
· Trips and Residentials
· English classes
2. To manage the Brent Youth Development Team
· Line manage Youth Development Workers
· Supervise volunteers to enable them to support activities with young people
· Assist the Head of Services with the recruitment and induction of staff and volunteers, ensuring young people’s participation in the process.
· To ensure excellent monitoring and evaluation
· To have a supportive and wellbeing-focused approach to line management of staff - ensuring regular one-to-one supervision meetings and annual Performance and Development Reviews.
3. To play a key role in the delivery of our weekly Youth Club and Advice and Support Hub. This includes working closely with the Head of Services, Casework Manager and Hub partners and subsequent follow-up actions relating to supporting young people access their rights and entitlements.
4. To play a key role in developing and co-ordinating youth participation work, working closely with young people and the Head of Services:
· To ensure the views of young people are central to the shaping and delivery of all youth activities in Brent.
· to be responsible for ensuring young refugees and asylum seekers are meaningfully involved in participation opportunities – or other relevant projects.
5. To be responsible for ensuring there are adequate volunteers/staff present to safely run each session/trip and to find staff cover in the case of illness or absence.
6. To identify, propose and with agreement from the Head of Services, develop and run new projects in line with our new strategy and implementation plan, meeting unmet need and with advice from young refugees and asylum seekers in Brent and surrounding areas.
7. To ensure targeted outreach to young asylum seekers and refugees, publicising projects creatively and appropriately, including at relevant schools and colleges in the local area.
8. To ensure excellent safeguarding practice, and always follow our Safeguarding Policy, reporting any Safeguarding incidents to the Designated Safeguarding Lead ad ensuring they are informed, and appropriate, timely action is taken.
9. To work with the Impact and Communications Manager to provide content (photos, videos, quotes, case studies) which is safe for and respectful of the young people we support, with the right permissions that can be used as part of communications to our supporters, on social media and as evidence of our work to funders.
10. Ensure activities in Brent are monitored and evaluated in line with the agreed protocols.
11. To build collaborative relationships with partners and referral organisations attending and organising partnership meetings as required.
12. Manage new referrals to the service alongside our Casework manager
General Responsibilities
· To work within Young Roots’ values at all times.
· To have a creative approach to your work highlighting new areas of need/new service ideas to the team and your manager.
· To attend regular supervision, project planning, team and debrief meetings as agreed with your manager.
· To attend and take part in training as agreed with your manager
· (optional) To attend youthwork supervision (clinical is also available)
· To read, understand and agree to Young Roots youth participation statement.
· To read, understand and agree to Young Roots child protection/safeguarding policy.
· To read, understand and implement the Young Roots Equal Opportunities policy.
· To undertake other tasks as requested by the Head of Services.
For further details please download the job pack for the role.
Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely knit all-female team, and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.
We are looking for a dynamic Head of Therapeutic Services to join the charity at an exciting time, following a period of growth. Our counselling service grew by over 20% in the last year, and the organisation’s infrastructure has grown to support it, and the clinical team has evolved and grown to better meet the demands upon it. We are looking for someone who would relish the challenge of helping take the charity to the next level. If you think you have the drive, the motivation, and the passion to help us succeed in our mission, we want to hear from you.
In return, you can expect exceptional career satisfaction, plus an excellent package of benefits, including hybrid and flexible working, 25 days’ holiday rising to 30 days after five years, a 3% pension contribution, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please download our information pack.
To apply, please send us your CV and a personal statement outlining your experience via the Apply button.
Closing date: 8th April 2024
Interview date: w/c 15th April 2024
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Section 7.2(E) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.
An enhanced DBS check will be requested prior to taking up the position. Any concerns or questions regarding past criminal convictions can be discussed confidentially with the Clinical Director.
To apply, please send us your CV and a personal statement outlining your experience.
As an Outreach & Development Worker you will ensure carers of all ages and backgrounds are aware of their rights and know how to receive support from Gaddum and other services they need at the right time for them.
You will provide outreach & support sessions, deliver groups and events for carers and other relevant partners across Salford. Creating exciting new opportunities for carers through networking and building partnerships.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse. Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities. You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.
All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.
Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and our standard working week is only 35 hours.
Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award. For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website.
How to apply
Applications should be made via the attached Application Form and submitted via email. Full details can be found on our website.
Gaddum is proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer; if you need any support completing your application or require alternative arrangements, please get in contact.
Gaddum is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth and are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on varied perspectives and mutual respect.
As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymous shortlisting by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.